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Ryan Murphy to be honored with Cinematic Imagery Award

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Ryan Murphy to be honored with Cinematic Imagery Award

Ryan Murphy will be honored with the Cinematic Imagery Award at the 25th annual Art Directors Guild Awards on April 10.

John Lasseter officially leaving Disney at the end of the year

Entertainment News // 5 years ago

John Lasseter officially leaving Disney at the end of the year

The Walt Disney Co. has announced John Lasseter -- the chief creative officer of Pixar and Disney Animation -- will officially leave at the end of the year.

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Globes' Meyers: 'Good evening, ladies, and remaining gentlemen'

Seth Meyers kicked off the Golden Globe Awards by immediately acknowledging the spate of sexual harassment allegations rocking the entertainment industry.

John Lasseter takes leave from Pixar, apologizes for 'missteps'

TV // 6 years ago

John Lasseter takes leave from Pixar, apologizes for 'missteps'

Disney Animation head John Lasseter announced Tuesday he's taking a leave of absence from Pixar for unspecified "missteps."

D23 Expo offers glimpses of 'Wreck-it Ralph,' 'Incredibles' sequels

Movies // 6 years ago

D23 Expo offers glimpses of 'Wreck-it Ralph,' 'Incredibles' sequels

Filmmaker John Lasseter hosted a preview showcase of the upcoming Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios slate at the D23 Expo in Anaheim.

'Jack and the Beanstalk' animated movie in the works at Disney

Movies // 8 years ago

'Jack and the Beanstalk' animated movie in the works at Disney

Married Oscar-winners Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez are penning the music for Disney's upcoming adaptation of the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk."

Disney announces plans for 'Frozen 2'

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Disney announces plans for 'Frozen 2'

Disney confirmed plans for a "Frozen" sequel at its annual shareholders meeting Thursday in San Francisco.

'Toy Story 4' won't be a continuation of 'Toy Story 3'

Movies // 9 years ago

'Toy Story 4' won't be a continuation of 'Toy Story 3'

Pixar President Jim Morris revealed in a interview with Disney Latino that "Toy Story 4" won't be a continuation of "Toy Story 3".

Christopher Nolan to receive Imagery Award from the Art Directors Guild

Movies // 9 years ago

Christopher Nolan to receive Imagery Award from the Art Directors Guild

Christopher Nolan is to receive the prestigious Cinematic Imagery Award from the Art Directors Guild Jan. 31.

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'Toy Story 4' announced, to be released summer 2017

Disney announced Thursday it's bringing back Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang for Toy Story 4.

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John Alan Lasseter (born January 12, 1957) is an American animator, director and the chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is also currently the Principal Creative Advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering.

Lasseter's first job was with The Walt Disney Company, where he became an animator. Next, he joined Lucasfilm, where he worked on the then-groundbreaking use of CGI animation. After Lucasfilm became Pixar in 1986, Lasseter oversaw all of Pixar's films and associated projects as executive producer and he directed Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, and Cars.

He has won two Academy Awards, for Animated Short Film (Tin Toy), as well as a Special Achievement Award (Toy Story).

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